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Barossa in the Digital Spotlight

17 June 2014

The
Barossa will be in the digital spotlight in July when it hosts one of the
world's leading digital tourism and social media events: #SoMeT14AU, Social
Media Tourism Symposium.

Leading up to
#SoMeT14AU, The Barossa Council will provide a series of free events to help
local businesses leverage the exposure of #SoMeT14AU by establishing or
developing their digital strategy and social media presence.

Sessions include
Introduction to Social Media, Digital Resources for your Business, 3-D Printing
in the Real World and a Business and Technology Expo.

“Digital business is the
way of the future and we encourage local business people to take advantage of
this unique opportunity to grow their business in the digital space,” said
Barossa Mayor Brian Hurn.

Entry to all events is free, with registration pages
set up for each event to estimate attendance, seating and planning purposes.

A single registration is requested per person, per
event and attendees are welcome to attend any or all events and presentations.

Events

Everyone is talking about social media. Facebook,
Twitter and YouTube are just a few of the social platforms out there. How do
you know where to start with setting up social media presence for your
business? Come along and find out!

Understanding the benefits of using social media

Understanding how the NBN will enable improved
online community engagement

Forward IT provides information and free
resources to assist South Australian businesses plan and grow ideas, and how
the internet can help you run a small business. In this presentation, you will
have an opportunity to see what Forward IT can do to help you and your
business.

Information available from Forward IT
includes the below and much more!

#TechXpress is a
digital business and technology expo, running the week prior to #SoMeT14AU. At
#TechXpress, guest speakers will present on a range of digital business
focussed topics and local technology and service providers will be exhibiting
products and services already available to Barossa businesses. Join us on the
day and get involved in the conversation on social media by using the
hashtag #TechXpress.

Presentation times, details and exhibitors are
listed below to plan your day at #TechXpress:

3D printing is a hot topic in the news and media but the details
are seldom covered. In this presentation, Jake from Adelaide's FabLab will
demystify and explain the full spectrum of 3D printing technologies and their
respective applications. Join us for an overview of 3D printing technology, a
discussion around what it can do for your business, live 3D printing
demonstrations and the chance to see machines up close.